Belfast, Capital city on River Lagan in Northern Ireland.
Belfast extends from the River Lagan to Belfast Lough, functioning as Northern Ireland's main commercial and maritime center with 348,005 residents.
The city developed from a Bronze Age settlement into an industrial powerhouse during the 1800s, becoming a global center for linen production and shipbuilding.
The UNESCO City of Music designation in 2021 recognizes Belfast's musical contributions, from traditional Irish sessions to contemporary performances in venues across the city.
Two airports, George Best Belfast City and Belfast International, connect the city to European destinations while extensive bus networks facilitate local transportation.
The Titanic Quarter preserves the legacy of maritime engineering, featuring the former Harland & Wolff shipyards where the RMS Titanic was constructed.
Location: Belfast
Inception: January 1, 1899
Elevation above the sea: 3 m
Website: https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/
Address: Belfast, UK Belfast
Website: https://belfastcity.gov.uk
GPS coordinates: 54.59639,-5.93018
Latest update: May 27, 2025 19:47
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SS Nomadic
1.7 km
Titanic Belfast
1.9 km
Samson and Goliath
2.3 km
HM Prison Crumlin Road
1.6 km
Belfast City Hall
15 m
Divis Tower
873 m
Stormont Estate
6 km
Casement Park
4.3 km
Belfast Castle
5.2 km
Ulster Museum
1.6 km
Cavehill
5.9 km
St Anne's Cathedral, Belfast
708 m
Obel Tower
818 m
Albert Memorial Clock
615 m
Ravenhill Stadium
2.8 km
St George's Market
530 m
Grand Opera House
338 m
The Big Fish
787 m
Broadcasting House
266 m
Botanic Gardens
1.6 km
Stormont House
6.3 km
Black Mountain
4.5 km
St Peter's Cathedral
964 m
Bank Buildings, Belfast
295 m
Titanic Memorial
80 m
Clonard Monastery
1.4 km
The Linen Hall
142 m
HMS Caroline
2.6 kmReviews
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